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THE
OLDSMOBILE
COMMITMENT
"...to build one carriage in as nearly
perfect a manner as possible..."
W
ith these words, the Oldsmobile and comfort America expects in an Olds.
Motor Vehicle Company was First, the full-size 88 and 98 in 1977, the
founded on August 21,1897.A mid-size Cutlass in '78, Toronado in '79, and
fledgllng company in a fledgling industry, now Omega for 1980.
committed to engineering exceJlence as the
THE PRIDE OF OWNING AN OLDS
foundation for its existence.
And that has never changed. Hun- There's the name and the heritage. There's
dreds of automotive nameplates have come also the integrity, quality and value you
and gone in the years since then. America expect in an Olds.
has seen the motor-driven "carriage" evolve o The first high-compression -.::::::::!;;~ But there must be more-we want
into its most popular mode of transportation. V8 production engine, to give America new you to feel that the Olds you choose 50
And Oldsmobile has emerged as Arnerica's levels of automotive performance. beautifuJly fits your particular needs and pref-
oldest automotive name-and one of the o The first contemporary American front- erences that it seems especiaJly built for you.
most renowned. wheel-drive automobile. That's why there are 50 many different
That's worth considering when you More recently, the engineering chal- kinds of Oldsmobiles, and 50 many ways
choose your next new car. Because what lenge has been to meet the changing needs they can be personalized, equipped and
Oldsmobile stands for could be just what of a fuel-conscious America. And Oldsmo- powered. Our purpose in this catalog is to
youre looking for. bile has responded with these developments help you choose the Oldsmobile that's built
in the last decade: for you - the one you'll decide is one of the
A HISTORYOF o New technology in developing and form- greatest cars you have ever owned or leased.
ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP ing lighter-weight automotive components Seek it out. Drive it proudly.
For 82 years, our commitment has inspired to improve weight efficiency.
innovation after innovation which have im- o The wortd's first passenger car diesel CONTENTS
proved the American automobile - and kept V8 in 1978, combining the fuel economy INTRODucnON. .............. . ..... pp. 2-3
Oldsmobiles on the leading edge of technol- of a diesel* with V8 smoothness and DELTA88s.. ........ . pp. 4-11
ogy through the years. good performance. CUSTOM CRUISER pp. 12-15
In the last two generations alone, we Most recently, Olds has introduced NINElY-EIGHT. . . . . . pp. 16-21
were first to offer these developments: new generations of more space- and fuel- TORONADO. . . . . . . . . . . pp. 22-25
o The first fully automatic transmission, to efficient* cars which offer improved gas
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
THE FULL OLDSMOBILE LlNE. .
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make driving easier than ever before mileage without sacrificing the ride , room
Some words about this catalog and these 1980 Oldsmobiles
About thl. catalog: We have tried to make this caralog About model. lIIumated: Same of the equipment car includes the 0Röonal ~!:!!Rment you ordered.
as comprehensive and factual as possible. However. shown may be available only at extra cast. and only or if there are changes, that they are acceptable
since the time of Printincr:' some of the information on specific modeis. !Qyou.
may have been change or updated. The right is About optlonal equlpment: Make certain you specify About a5sembJy and components: Oldsmobiles are
reserved to make changes at any time, without notlee. the equipment you want on your car when Orderin~ it assem bied at General Motors Corporation facilities
in prices. colors, matenals. equipment and rnodels. from your dealer. Some options may be unavailab e operated by various GM Divisions and GM of
About englne.: The Oldsmobiles shown in this catalog when your car is built. Your dealer receives advice Canada. They incorporate thousands of different
are equipped with GM-built engines produced by ~ardin! current availabilitv of options. You may components produced by various divisions and var-
varrous divislons, See the various power team charts as the ealer for this information. GM also reÇJuests rous suppllers to GM. In order to meet public de-
or your Oldsmobile dealer for details about sourees the dealer to advise you if an option you ordered mand for particular vehicles or equipment. to meet
and availability. is unavailable. We suggest you verify that your federally mandated requirements for emissions, safety
NEW
ADVANCES IN
FUELECONOMY
New aerodynarnics, new high-pressure
tires and new fuel efficiency combine
for impressive gas mileage,
QUIET DIESELCRUISING
Diesel engines aren'r tradltlonally known for
quiet performance. For 1980, refinements
in the camshaft. fuel injector nozzles.
pre-ehamber configuration and pump
NEW EFFICIENCYIN DESIGN design have now hushed the V8 diesel to
a point where you may scarcely realize
The lean, clean new look was born of aero-
you're cruising along in a diesel at all.
dynamic research and testing.
While diesel cars were not traditionally
With tapered hood lines and squared-
known for their response or smoothness.
off rooflines, they cut the air with new effi-
the S.7-lirer diesel-powered Oldsmobiles
ciency-even the slight 'lip" on the trunk lid
are impressive on borh ecurits. Merging
contributes to reduced air reststance.
into expressway traffic-you'lI find you can
NEW HIGH-PRESSURE TIRES and Custom Cruiser continue ro offer accelerate easily.
impressive EPArnlleage estirnares" Youll be going a long way between
A new generation of steel-belred radlal-ply
tires is standerd on these cars as weil. They NEW ADVANCES IN DIESELPERFORMANCE fuel stops, too. Because you can expect sub-
are specifically designed to reduce rolling Two years ago, Oldsmobile startled the stantially better fuel economy than with the
reststance to aid fuel economy. automotive world by introducing the wortd's sarne Olds with a gasoline engine"
To accornpllsh this, they must be first diesel V8 engine for passenger cars. 21 DIESELMODELS
properly inflated to the pressure speelfled on Today, Oldsmobile is Arnerica's
the tires. Vet you will enjoy a soft, smooth Only Olds offers diesel V8 power in 21 dif-
number one seller of diesel cars.
ride you'd expect only with lower tire pres- ferent models - more rhan anyone else in
Now Olds has incorporated significant
sures. The suspension systerns, body mounts Arnerica. Dernand for diesel Oldsmobiles has
improvements in diesel performance.
and numerous other structures have been been overwhelming. We are increasing our
redesigned to preserve the kind of ride FASTSTARTSIN COLD WEATHER rare of production for 1980, and are rnaking
you expect in an Olds. Flrst, a rernarkable glow-plug system every effort to meet consumer dernand,
drarnatically reduces the cold start time- So piek out the Olds rbar's right for
IMPRESSIVEGAS MILEAGE* from 60 seconds or more at OOFfor earlier you. and order it with diesel V8 power. You'lI
With these advances, plus refinements in diesel V8s, to abour 8 seconds for all enjoy a great Olds all the more with diesel
engmes. the 1980 Ninery-Elght, Delta 88 diesel-powered Oldsmobiles. economy.*
ether reasens. ir rnay be necessary te produce Otds-
mobiles with different componems or differently
sou reed componenrs than lnitlally scheduled. All
derrosters. washer and duel-speed wipers '-' Wide-
view inside mirror (vinyl edged. shatrer-resistanr
glass and deftecnng support) 0 Ourside rearvlew
sleering column =
buzzer) and nghr from passenger Energv-absorbrng
Passenger guard door locks C Safety
door latehes and starnped steel binges C Folding sear-
such componenrs have been approved for use in mirror 0 Dual master cylinder brake systern with back latehes '---"'Energy-ebsorbmg padded instrument
Oldsmobile producrs and wil! provide the qualiry warning light L. Starter safety switch C Duel-acno-r panel and front scat-back raps L.J Laminare windshield
performance associated wirh (he Oldsrnobile name. safety hood latehes 0 Front disc brakes with audible Safety arrnrests.
'ïour Oldsmobile has these accident-avoidanee wear indicators 0 Self-ediusung brakes Your Olds provides these built-in anti-rheft features:
features: Side marker lights and reflectors 0 Parking Your Olds has these occupanr-prctectton features: Ann-theft Igninon key reminder buzzer c: Arui-rhefr
Iamps rhat illuminare with headlamps C Four-way Sear beits wirh pushbutton buckles for all passenger sreenng column loek C Ann-theft key sysrem (one key
hazard warning flesher 0 Backup lighrs =:J l..dne-change posirtons 0 Two front combinarion sear and inertie for ignition only. orher key for glove compartmenr.
Feature in direction slgnal conrrol C Windshield reel shoulder beits for driver (with reminder light and doors. rrunk and raugate).
Divided front sear. front and rear center armresrs, Lombardy end Lansdale velours, and luxurious room for six are all standerd, Shown in Dark Blue, The Delta 88 Royale Broughams: Two elegant new top-of-the-line 88s that raise the level of luxury in American family cars, To all the practical values of an 88. Royale Brougham adds the elegance which could make this the most enjoyable full-size car youve ever owned or leased.
Delta 88: A new shape for the '805, If these 88s look more streamlined still SOIT and srnooth, thanks to re- The Delta 88 Royale Broughams: Delta 88 has always been a grear to you, lt's because they are. If they engineered suspensions. shock Here's the ultimate in luxury in a Delta family-size road car Now ir's been seem to move more easily over the absorbers and body mounts. 88. The special Brougham interior reshaped to be more aerodynamically road - they do. New high-pressure One thing more is standerd in provides velour upholstery, divided efficient and more sophisticated in steel radial-ply tires have reduced every 88 - the kind of gas mileage front seat with individual sear controts design than last year's Delta 885, roJiing resistance-and theyre you need today!* And diesel V8 and center armtests. front and rear. to aid fuel efficiency:' standard. Vet the famous 88 ride is economy' is available, too. (continued page 8)
The way we see it. more luxury than inreriors and de luxe comforts. Rich discs are all standard. Add all this to sporry touches you don't expect in a you've ever had in an 88. plus more velour upholstery and front center the basic values of 88. and you 've gat full-size car Like aT-bar shifter and a miles per gallon than you might arm rest. of course. Generous head- a great family car And you can have console. custom sport steering wheel. expecr" makes an unbeatable formula room. leg room and kneeroom, front it with the available diesel V8. tooi color-coordinated dual sport mirrors for driving in the '805. Agreed? and rear Outside. the beltline mold- The Delta 88 Hollday Coupe: Trade and painted wheel discs. The Delta 88 Royale: These are the ing. the lower body molding with 6-passenger capacity for the flair of What you've got is a great road 885 that are known for their handsome color-coordinated inserts. and wheel handsome bucket seats ... add extra I machine. upgraded with enough
brawn and size to satisfy those who road to boot. If you Iike sporry cars, A Delta 88 is where you ought tO be! - Delta 88 has a lot of it, in front, in
prefer bigger cars. try this one on for size and spirit. It But don'r stop there. Compare the rear and in the trunk.
Thar's the Holiday Coupe idea. and looks and drives Iike it was born for gas mileage, too, Delta 88 offers a Finally.There's basic Olds value to
lt's proving more popular every year. (he road! choice of srandard V6, three gasoline consider. Solid engineering. Quality.
Now ir's gor slipstream sryling and The basic Delta 88: Compare it with V8s and a diesel V8- all with impres- A lot of car for the money. With all this,
new high-pressure steel radials. lts dollar-fer-dollar competition and sive EPA fuel efficiency rarings" shouldn't your nexr budger-priced
And surprising fuel econorny" on the you're in for a pleasanr surprise: Another thing to cernpare is room family car be an 88? \Ne think 50, too.Delta 88 facts. figures and optionsr
The Delta 88 command post. Up and down movement of (he turn signaliever announces your rurns: back and forth movement controts (he high/lew beam of {he headlamps.
Yes. all that luggage fits into the trunk-
over 20 cu. ft. of luggage space.
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Genuine leather sear and sear back inserrs are available in Camel for (he Royale
Brougham. Individually controlled divlded seats are standard.
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88 wheels and wheel discs. (A) Standard
wheel disc. Available, (B) Deluxe disco (C)
sirnulared wire disco (D) Super Stock 111
wheel with matching body color. (E)
cusrorn sport wheel and (F) deluxe disc
»: with matching body color (Holiday only).
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Extensive use of zinc-rich primers. wax
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Delta 88 makes {he impressive fue! Compaticolor interior in Oysrer White is
sealers and anti-corrosion merals help economy of cl. 5.7-Hrer diesel va available availabJe with six conrrasting colars for
provide extensive proreetion against rust. in every model" instrument panel and carpettng.STANDARD EQUIPMENT,
ALL DELTA88 MODELS:
STANDARD EQUIPMENT BY MODEL:
Delta 88:
• Englne. 3.8-liter (231 CID) V6. 2-bbl.
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::J Soft-ray nnted glass
6-way power sear a.djusrer-bench
Elecrric trunk-lid lock release
sear
o Hlgh-cepacrty banery
o Theft-derertenr
o Elecrrtc
system
clocks. regular, digiral or digital
Chassis otnd body: • Iransrntsslon. 3-speed fully automatic o lower body side moldtngs fluorescent
• Full torque-beam frame construction column shift _ lires. P20S 75RIS sreel-behed o Auxiliary floor mats, front and rear c-with o N-IL. AM-FM monaural. AM-fM stereo radlos
• Computer-seleered chassis sprtngs _ FuU radial-ply bleckwetl eerper inserts if destred DAMpushbutton radio wirh stereo tape
coü suspension. front and rear • Body design Oelt.l. 88 Holiday Coupe: o Luggage companmenr rubber floer mat pleyer and 2 rear speakers
aftered te improve aerodynamlcs _ High- - Contour bucket front seers - Spons console o Deluxe rrunk trim and spare tire cover o AM-FM stereo pushbutton radio with
pressure rites with reduced rolling reststance with r-oer shifter - Cusrom sport steering o Moldings: body stde end brighr door-edge stereo tape and 2 rear speakers
• Exrensive rust-reslsnng erearmenrs and wheel _ Oual spons mirrors e Peinted wheel guards: belt teveel (Royale) o AM-FM stereo pushburron radio with
rnerhods _ Ixtensive applicatlons of new anti- dlscs • Specific Holiday ldenrificarion o Hecmc sunroof. glass or merel panel casserre tape player and 2 rear speakers
eerrosion materiets _ Special lower body Dett.l 88 Roya.le:: o Putse wiper sysrern o M1-FM stereo pushbunon radio. 4D-channel
Plastlscl apptkarlon fights stone chipping • Engine. 3.8-lirer (231 CID) V6. 2-bbl. o Padded vmyl tandau rooftop covenng CB. stereo tape player. WÎth automatic
• Power front disc brakes _ Power steering • Iransmissten. ä.speeo fully automatic (Coupes) or full vinyl covering (Sedans power antenna and 2 rear speakers
• Electronk high-energy ignition system column shift _ lires. PZ05/75R 15 steel-belred and Coupes) :J AM-FM stereo pushoorton radio. 4O-channel
• Recessed wtndshleld wipers _ Space- radial-ply blackwalle Moldings. body side o Electrlc rear window defogger CB, automatic antenne. 2 rear speakers
efficient (funk with compact spare tire and • Cusrom sport bench sear with fold-down D Four-Season er Temprnatic air conditlener :J Automatic front fender enrerma
wheela New stde-ilft jack location _ Bumper center armrest in velout :J Loek pillar opera lamp (Coupes only) o Instrument panel gage cluster
impact Strips and bumper guards. front and Detla 88 Roya.1eBroug,ha.m: :::::J Combinarion dome. duel reading lamps o Trip odometer
rear _ Maimenance-free batrery _ Front-end • Engine. 3.8-lirer (231 CID) V6. 2-bbl. ::::::;Front door loeks and intener iIIumination o Exrernal lamp monitor. front and rear
panel stand-up ornament _ ruil wheel discs • Iransrnlsslon. 3-speed fuüy eutomanc package o Convenience group. lamps end rnlrror
• Outslde rearview mirror. driver side _ Bright column shift • lires. P20S 75R1S steel-belred ~ Mirrors outstde rearview manual remere o Custom leerher trim (Royale Brougham)
rocker panel and wheel-openlng moldings radial-ply blackwall a Moldings. belt reveal. control. driver side only passenger slde only. o Special indicator reminder package
- Roof drtp moldings _ loek pillar apptique body side e Loek pillar opera lamp (Coupe) plus driver and passenger stdes. electron- o Special lower body paint scheme
molding (Coupe) • Divided bench sear with individual conrrols. icaJly operared. driver and passenger sides o Holiday Coupe package (Delta 88 only)
in velour o lifter container o lires. P20S/7SR 15 steel-belred radtal-ply
Interlor: o Upper body accent srrtpe whtte-snipe
- reu-roem seat construction _ Armtests. front AVAIlABLE EQUIPMENT: o Limited-sflp dffferenrial o lires, P215175RI5 steel-belred redial-ply
and rear e Cut-pile wall-to-wall carpeting o V8 power trains. see below o Engme biock hearer wtute-stripe
• Simulated Butterfly Walnut-gram instrument o 6-way power seer actluster. bucket sear o Automatic Cruise Control
panel trim _ Deluxe steering wheel • Courtesy only-driver stde (Holiday Coupe) o Tlh-away er Tilt-and-Ielescope steering AVAIlABLE SPECIAL USE EQUIPMENT:
lam ps. auromaric door actuated - Cigar lighter. o Deluxe seae belts c-cclcr-keyed re intertor wheel o Rallye suspension package (with V8 oprion}
instrument panel. Bright accenrs on accel- o 6-way power sear adjusters. driver and o Super-Stock 111 wheels. coler-matebed tobody o Heavy-doty suspension system .
erator and breke pedels etnstde day-nlght passenger stdes wirh divided seer only o Cusrom chrome sport wheels o Automatic leveling system
rearview mirror _ lnrerior-operated hood (Royale end Royale Brougham) o Stmulered wire wheel discs. regular er C High-eapacity Oefcotron
loek release _ Dual front seat head restreirus o Divided front seee witb lndividual comrols wirh locks o Heavy-dut)! wheels
_ Seer beits for all passenger postrions (Royale end Royale Brougham) o Tunssten halogen headlamps-high beams o Special trailer electrlcel wiring hamesses
_ Flo-thru ventilarion _ Bench front seat in o Reclining seat back - passenger slde o T\!VÎhghrsennnel o High-eapacity cooling system
choice of cloth or vinyl o Power door rocks o Cornering lamps o Heavy-dut)! engine cooling sysrem
Delta 88: Built and backed with a great engineering heritage.
Body by Fisher provides full
Newaerodynamically center post, full-frame doors Power steering standard
efficient styling and structural integrity for easy parking. doving.
reduces air drag. /'
Gasoline and diesel
~ -: V8s avaîlable.
More usabie luggage ,s:p:a:c:e_-::.-_=====",,".,~ /'
over ZO cubic feet, _
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Deep-travel springs New foarn carpet backing Energy-absorbing
and Pliacel-lined shocks improves sound msutanon, bumper system.
preserve big-eer ride. Body mounts reruned Power front disc brakes
for srnooth ride with new with wear Indicators.
high-pressure radial tires. srandaro.
POWER TRAlNS I C Uter CID Type 5.7350V8 DIMENSIONS (Sedan) Curb wei~hr (Ibs.) 3488-3510 Shoulder room (in.~. 60.9
Standc'ud en.ine: Cè.rb./Std axle fatio 4-bbJil.41 Length (in.l 2184 INTERIO DlMENSIONS (Seet.-n) Trunk capedry (cu. ft. 208
• Uter/CIDI ype 3.8 131 'V6 C lirerType 5.7 diesel V8 Width (in) 763 Front:
Carb .. S~d. axle ratio 2·bbl 173 Helght (In.) 547 Legroom (in.) 412
Std. axle ratio 1.41
Available en~nes: VVheelbase (in.) 116.0 Headroom (in.) '39.5
Standard transmiSSIon Automaric lCheck)'OUr lnrtne Supplement SI1«I fOl
:J Liter CID ype 4.3 2651\18 Tread - flon! (in.) 61.7 Shoulder room (in) 609 delolIls Slo\nd-- ---- ...--
Custom Cruiser facts, figures and optionsr
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Cruiser wheel discs. (A) Standerd. (B)
Deluxe and (C) simulated wire discs.
available.
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Room: 87 cu bic feet of it, wirh (he second seat down. Wide enough to swallow a This rhird sear is available re carry cl. couple more. Ir folds down when
four-foor panel. you need the lood space.
14 t Availability of optienel equipmenr varles by model. Check your de ..der for details.CUSTOM CRUISER - Transmission. 3-speed fully automark lamp
STANDARD EQUlrMENT: stereo tape player end 2 rear speakers
a Moldings: bright roof drip, bnght side o lffummarton package. door locks end intertor C AM-FM stereo pushbutton radio wtrh
Chassis and body: window. wheel-opening end rocker panels. o Mirror. remere control ourside rearvtew, cassette tape player end l rear speakers
• Elecrroök high-energy ignition systern _ Power belt reveal e nres. P22S 75R15 steel-belred passenger side o AM-FM stereo pushbutton radio. 4Q-channel
brakes wtrh front discs e Power sreermg e Full- radlel-ply bleekwaf a Full wheel discs o Mirrors. elecrrtcally operared outstde reer- CB. stereo tape player; dutomatic power
cou suspenslcn. front and rear _ Iorque-beam view. driver and passenger sides front fender antenne and 2 rear speakers
AVAILABlE EQUlrMENT:
ruil frame - Hlgh-pressure rlres with reduced
o Power trains. see below
::::::Mirror. remere controt outside rearvtew
driver side
o AM-FM stereo pushbutton radio Wlth l rear
rolling reststance - Heavy-dut)' wheels speekers
• Bumper impact Strips plus bumper guards. o ó-way power seer adjusrer; driver side wtrh ::: Mirror. spon-sweet remere control ourside DAM pusbburron radio
front and rear with inserts _ Ixrensive usage divtded sear rearvtew, drtver side: passenger srde menuet DAM-FM mcnaurel pushbunon radio
of special enrt-ccrrcslon rnarenals and rrear- ::: 6-Wdy power sear adjustet passenger srde C Mirror, ilfuminared visor vantry. passenger o AM-fM stereo pushbutton radio wirh
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menrs - Speciallower body Ptasnsot applice- wirh dlvided seer slde 40-channel CB
rion fighrs seone chipping _ Maimenance-free o Deluxe sear beits, color-merched te mrerïor o Mirrors, sporr-sryted oursrde rearview Instrumenr panel gage duster
banery _ Rear srorage comparrmenr with loek o Divtded front seae with individual centrots remere ecrurel. drfver and passenger sides G Trip odometer
• Spare rire extracror _ Slde-freme [acktng o Rear-facing rhird seat. includes rear o Lirrer COntainer o External lemp momroe front end rear
sysrem bumper step o Limited-süp differential D Automatic power front fender antennes
tneertcr: o Reclining sear back, passenger side o Engmebloek hearer o Radio speakers, rear seet. single and dual
• Armrest bench front seer e Full-foarn cushions
o Power door locks. includes railgare lock CJ Aurcmattc Cruise (omrol o Rear bumper step. induded in third seae
• C Sett-ray rinred glass C Ti!t-AWdY steering wheel package
rhroughour _ Cut-plle carpering. lower door
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penels plus cargo are", • Slrnulared Butterfly
Walnur-grain instrument panel (rim. Tailgare-
alar warning lamp.Instrument partel _ Electric
Power side wmdows
C Lower body side moldings
~ Body side and tallgete Walnut-grain vinyl
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::::::Tllr-and-lelescope steering wheel
Slmulared wtre wheel disc
Sirnulared wire wheel disc wirh loek
o Rooftop h.:,ggage carrier, mctudes rear
o
window arr deflecror
Convenience group. lamps end rnirrors
reilgate window driver conrrol e Ihree-way
o
panels DOeluxe wheel disc o Reminder package. mrücators
railgare operatien _ Ctgar llghter. lnsrrumenr
Auxiliary ûoor mats. front and rear o Ringsten halogen headlamps. high beams o Tlres. P22S 7SRfS steei-belred radtal-ply
panel a lnrerior-operared hoed loek release
o Auxitiary floer mats. front and rear with o TwiHghl sertrinel whire-srripe
catper tnsens o Cornering tamps
- Instrument panel courresy lamps and auto-
o Body side moldings o High-capecity barrery AVAILABLE SrECIAl USE EQUlrMENT:
matic switches - Seat beits Ier all passenger
o Brighr door-edge guard moldings o Dlgltal fluorescent electrk doek o Heavy-dury suspension sysrern
posirtons - Rear sear fold-down provision
o Putse wiper sysrem o Dlglral elecrrlc clock o Automark teveling sysrem
- Deluxe steering wheel _ Flo-rhru vennlerlon
o Electtic rear window defogger o Eleccric doek o High-eapacity Dekorron
- Jrensmtsslon. 3-speed fully aurornaric
o Four-Season air ccndlrloner :::J AM pushbutton radio with stereo tape o Irailer elecrrical winng harnesses.-.
i\DDITIONAl STANDARD EQUlrMENT: o Tempmatic air ccndltioner ptayer and 2 rear speakers 5- and 7-wire
- E.ngine. SO-liter (307 CID) va. a-barre! o Combination dome and duel-lens reading o AM-FM stereo pushbutton radio wirh o High-eapacity engine cooling sysrem
Under the luxury. solidly engineered for sedan-like comfort
Pursh-püed. foam-backed Second sear folds forward
carpeting, front ro reet with the push of a button. Power steering. automatic
rransrnission, standerd.
Three-way railgate
for easy access.
Gasoline and diesel
lVSs available. New halogen high beam
it""'~~:E;;~;::~ti':'i;;he~a:d~l=amps available.
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Compact spare rire and Power front disc brakes
jack store out of the way VvÎth wear indicators.
in right rear wall. Strong full-frame Deep-coil springs. new srandard,
Available third sear construction takes {he Pliacel-llned shocks
folds down to rear. offers leads and roads in stride. tuned to new high-pressure
storage benearh. radial nres.
roWER TRAINS Srd. axle rade 273 wheebase (in.).
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[16.0 Heedrccm (in.) 396 Floer lengch. 2nd seet up 55.4
Standerd transmission Actomertc Tread=from (in.). 62.1 Shoufder room (in,) 60.6
Standerd engtne. Min, width. at floor{in.) 48.1
Fuel tank cepecrry (gaL) rear{in.). 641 Reer:
• Urer CID Type S.0,307/V8 Rear opening 'Mdth (in.) 48,2
Carb. 5rd. axle ratio 4-bb[il.56
Cesenne 22.0 wheer srze-. std, (in.). [5 x 7 legroom (in.) 37.8 Max, reer opening height 28.7
Die.se[ 21.0 nre size-scd. PUS 7SRIS Headroom (in.)
AvaiJabJe engInes: 393 Cargo heigh( inSlde (in.) 297
DlMENSIONS Curb weight (Ibs.) 4082 Shou[der room (in.) 605
C Urer. CID Type 5.7/350V8 length (in.). 1194 INTtRJOR DIMENSIONS 'Check}'CV1 f.nglne Sl.Ipplemefll Sheel for
Carb. Std, ax[e ratio Ca~oilfea,
4-bbl 256 Width (in.). 798 Franc: de{-"Is: SW'Iddrd Md .wailablc eqUlpmenl n'ldy
5.7· diesel va
ax cargo area (cu. ft.) 872
Outer Type Height (in.) 566 legroom (in.) diffcr ," Callforn~. Add'ffonaJ (op'cs al your
42.2 Max floor [ength (in.) 90.2 OIdsmobile dealers
15The Regency intertor wirh divided front seat, front and rear center arrnresrs, and velour upnotstery. all standerd. Nlnety-Elght Regency: Oldsmobile's ultimate full-size luxury car, A new sophistication for the 'sas. Traditionally spacious and comforrable. Vet improved in rolling reststance and aerodynamics over last year. And priced subsranrlally less than many of lts peers. whether you buy or lease.
Remarkably practical for all lts engine. The ride sysrern has been high-sryled rreatrnenr of the door Ninety-Eighr provides such amenities
luxury. For 1980, the best news is reengineered to preserve the panels. This is the ultimate luxury as air conditioning. power windows.
rhar Ninery-Eighr fuel economy is comfortabie ride you expecr in a 98. Oldsmobile-compare it [0 orher power sear conrrol. even dual remere
irnpressive" - through aerodynamic The Nlnety-E1ght Regency: Inside luxury cars priced rhousands of control side mirrors as srandard
sculpturing. weight reduction, new its new shape. the famous Regency dollars more. equipment. youïl be impressed by
fuel-conserving high-pressure steel hallmarks remain: the loose-pillow- The Ninety-E1ght LS Sedan: Wh en [he value. Then be impressed. take a
radial-ply tires and new standerd look seatbacks. the plush velour. the you discover [har our lowest-priced [est drive. and let logic prevail.
LS Intertor in Camel. Impressive headroom. legroom and knee clearance. Dollar for dollar. rnts could be Arnerka's best luxury car value,
"See EPAmileage esnrnares in accompanying Engine Supplement Sheet 19Ninety-Eight facts, figures and options,t
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98 wheel discs. (A) Srandard. (B) Deluxe
and (C) simulared wire discs. available.
A boon ro rraveling is this avaiiable passenger's reclining sear back. Very restfuI. Meeal or tinred glass electric sunroof The drivers door console clusters
New reclining sear back power adjusrment also available. available (reduces hesdroom slighrly). controls at your fingertips.
20 tAvailabihry of cptional equipment vanes by model Check your dealer for detailsNINETY-EiGHT _ Deluxe steering wneel e Deluxe sear beits o lllumlnared vsor vanlty mirror. passenger side o AM-FM Stereo radio with cassette tape
STANDARD EQUIPMENT: for all passengers _ Flo-thru venrllarion o Outside rearview mirror. remere control player and 2 rear speakers
with thermometer. driver side DAM-FM elecrronically runed stereo radio.
ChASsis and Body: o Accent srrtpe. body side electronic digttal display doek. cassette
• Torque-beam frame - Computer-seleered
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT: o Llmlted-slip differential tape pJayer. 40-channel CB. power enrenna.
chassis springs _ ruu-ecu suspension. front _ Engine. S.O-liter (307 CID) \18. 4-barrel o Engine bleek hearer 2 rear speakers
and rear _ Body design arrered ra improve - Transmission. 3-speed fully automatic o Automatic Cruise Control o AM-FM stereo. 40-channel CB with stereo
aerodynamics - Hlgh-pressure rlres wtrh - nres. P21S ·7SRIS steel-belred radiel-ply o TIlt-Away steering wheel tape player. automatic antenria and 2 rear
reduced rolling resrstence e Extensive rust- bleckwaü _ Sail panel opera lamp (Regency) o Tllt-and-Telescope steering wheel speakers
reslsdng rreetmenrs and merhods _ Exrensive o Strnulared wire wheel dtsc o AM-FM stereo radio with 40-channel CB.
appltcations of new anti-eerrosion marertals AVi\llABlE EQUIPMENT:
o Stmulared wire wheel dtsc wtrh loek automatic power entenne end 2 rear
ODeluxe wheel disc speakers
• Speclatlower body Ptesnsol applkatton
o Power trains. see below o Tunssten halogen headlamps. high beam o AM-FM stereo radio with 2 rear speakers
fighrs stone chipping • Power front disc brakes
• "Power steering • Electronk high-energy o Six-way power sear adjuster o Twilight senrinel (LSSedanonly)
ignirion system _ Recessed windshield wipers o Rec1ining sear back. passenger side o Comering lamps o AM radio (Luxury Sedan]
• Space-efficlent trunk with compact rire end o Power door loeks o High-eapacity benery o Instrument panel gage cluster
wheel: deluxe trim and wheel cover (Regency) o Soft-ray tinted glass o Dlgital fluorescem doek. elapsed timer o Trip odometer
• New slde-lift [eek locarion _ Bumper impact o Power trunk-lld loek release o Digital clock(std. on Re.sency) o Exrernallamp monitor. front and rear
strips and bumper guards. front and rear o Auxiliary ûoor mats. front and reer OAMpushbutton radio with stereo cape o Auromarlc power front fender antenne
• Maintenance-free banerye Oual remere- o Auxiliary Hoor mats. front and reer with player and 2 rear speakers (LS only) o Special Firemist exterior pelnes
control mirrors _ Rear fender sklrts e Full wheel catpet inserts o AM-FM stereo radio with stereo tape o Cusrom leerher Intertor trim (Regency)
o Luggage compartmem floer mat player and 2 rear speakers o Convenience group. larnes and mirrors
discs a Moldings: bright roof drip. rocker
panel and wheel-opening - Hood ornament o Body side molding and bright door-edge DAM-FM elecrronicaffy tuned stereo radio o Reminder package. indicators and warning
guard moldings with electrente dlglral display doek. reminders
o Sunroof. electtic sliding metal panel 40-channel CB. automatic power anrenna o Speciallower body palm scheme
Intenor: o Astroroof. etecctc sliding rinred glass panel and 2 rear speakers o Tlres. P215/75R 15 steel-belred radtal-ply
_ Full-foam seat construction throughout o Full vinyl pedded rooftop covering (Sedans) DAM-FM electronically runed stereo radio whire-srripe
_ Armresrs. from and rear, with power conrrols o Landau vinyl rooftop covering (Coupe) with electtonic digltal display doek. stereo o Tlres. P225/7SR 15 steel-belred radial-ply
integral front - Four-Season air condtttoner o Putse wiper syscem cape player and 2 rear speakers white-strlpe
_ Armrest bench front sear (Luxury Sedan) o Electtic rear window defogger DAM-FM elecrronically runed stereo radio.
_ Divided bench front sear with individual o Tempmark air condirlener electronk dlglral display doek. 40-channel
AVi\llABlE SPECIAl USE EQUIPMENT:
conrrols (Regency) _ Cut-pile carpettng wall- o Sail panel reading ternps (Sedans) CB. stereo tape ptayer; automatic power
to-wall plus lower door panels - Sirnulared o Combinarion dome and duallens amenna and 2 rear speakers o Heavy-dury suspension
Butterfly Walnut-grain instrument panel trim reading lamp DAM-fM electronlcally runed stereo radio. o Automark leveling system
_ Clgar lighter, instrument panel _ Etecrric o Illumination package. front door rocks electronk digital display doek. cassette o High-eapacity Deleerren
doek (dlgital Regency) elnrerior-operated and intertor tape player. 2 rear speakers o Heavy-dut}' wheels
hoed loek release _AM-FM stereo radio with o Elecrricaüy operared outside rearview DAM-FM electronically tuned stereo radio o Trailer electrical wiring hamesses (S·......-ire
2 rear speakers (Regency) - Power 2-way sear mirrors. driver and passenger side wtrh electronic digital display doek and and 7-wire)
edjoster, driver side _ Power side windows DUtter container 2 rear speakers o High-eapacity engine cooling system
Ninety-Eight: Luxury engmeered with logk.
Body by Fisher with rall A new. trim silhouerre rhar
doors for easy entry. exit.-
•Toronado facts. figures and opnons.r
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Toronado wheel discs, (A) Standerd.
The Toronado Brougham Intertor available with soft leather in rhe seetlng drens, Over 15 cubic feet of trunk space, nearly (B) Deluxe with matching body color. XSC
for (he comfort of Toronado and (he spice of leather. Shown in Camel Ten.
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tAvallability of optlonal equipment varles by model. Check your de.JJer lor de..,;I s.
hned, carpered and color coordinated. only. (C) simulated wire discs. available.TORONADO sear beits. all passenger postdons _ Soft-ray C Putse wiper sysrern ~ AM-FM elecrromcally runed stereo radio.
STANDARD EQUlrMENT: tinred glass a Deluxe steering wheel o Landau roofrop covermg. padded vinyl elecrronic digi{Cl.1display clock. 40-chCl.nnel
ChASsis end Body: ADDITIONAl STANDARD EQUlrMENT: o Electric rear window defogger CB, stereo tape player; automatic power
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• Electtonic high-energy lgnirion sysrem
• Power brakes with from discs. Power
sreertng e F rent torsion bar and rear coil
• Engine. S.O-liter (307 CID) Va. 4-barrel
• Transmission. 3-speed fuUy autornatic
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Tempmark air conditlener
Exrerlor sall panel opera larnps
Combination dome end dual-Jens reading
antenne. 1 rear speakers
::J AM·FM elecrronicel'y tuned stereo radio.
elecrronlc dtglral display doek, casserre
• Tlres. PlOS 7SR 15 steel-belred radiel-ply lamp
spring suspension • ruil rorque-bearn frame tape player. 1 rear speakers
construction _ Compact spare tire end wheel
whire-smpe e Moldings: bright roof drip.
rocker panel. wheel-opening, belt reveal
o lIIumination package. from door locks and DAM-FM elecrrcnicafly tuned stereo radio.
• New side-frame iacking system _ Space- intertor electromc digira! display doek. 1 rear
efficrem {funk _ Bumper impact strips plus TORONADO XSC STANDARD o Ourside rearview rrurrors. elecmcally speakers
guards. from and rear with Inserts _ Exrensive EQUIrMENT: operared driver and passenger sldes o AM-fM stereo radio wirh cassette tape
enri-corrosion rrearmenrs end sound • Contour bucket front seers a Spons console o Hlummared visor vamry mirror. passenger player and 1 rear speakers
deadeners - Automark level centrol sysrem (shiher on column). Leatber-wrapped srde DAM-FM electrorucaüy nmed stereo radio,
• Iungsren halogen heedlemps. high beams cusrom sport steering wheel • Instrument o Outsiele rearview mirror. remere comrol eteenome digital display doek. casserre
• Malmenance-rree bartery _ Foor-wheet panel gages. Ride end handling suspension with ltluminated thermometer. driver side tape ptayer; 40-channel CB. automatic
independent suspension _ full wheel discs packa,s:e. Tlres. GR70-1 5 steel-belred radial- o Body side accent srrtpe power entenne. 1 rear speekers
ply whtre-smpe e Palnred wheel discs _ Dual o Power disc brakes. rear o AM-FM stereo radio, 40-chCl.nnel CB,
Inte:rlor: rernore-conrro! spons mirrors e Accenr srrtpe o E.ngine bleek heater automatic power anrerma. 1 rear speakers
• • Divided bench front seat wirh individual
controts _ Power ö-way seat adjusrer. driver
• XSC emblems o Automatic Cruise Control o AM-FM stereo radio wirh 40-channel CB.
o Tllr-Away steering wheel automatic power entenne. 1 rear speakers
side - rou-roem cushions rhroughour _ Power AVAllABLE TORONADO CUSTOM o Tilr-and-Telescope steering wheel o Instrument cluster gCl.ges
side windows _ Automatic side wmdow de- BROUGHAM EQUIrMENT: o Simuiared wtre wheel disc D Exrerior lamp monitor, front and rear
foggers _ Four-Season air conditionet a Front o Powertrains. see below o Sfrnulared wire wheet disc with lock o Special flrerrusr extencr palnr
armtests wirh power conrrols _ Cigar Hghrer. o ó-way power beneh sear o Twilighr sertrinel If Custom leerher trim
instrument panel a Electric digital clock o Reclining sear back. passenger side. manual o Hlgb-capaclry barrery o Convenience group, tamps end mirrors
• Power door locks a Deluxe luggege com- o Reclining seat beek. driver side. mannat o Theft-dererrenr sysrem o Reminder package. indicators
panmem mrn and spare rtre cover a Cut-pile o Power trunk-lid lock release o Digital fluorescent crock o Special Jower body pilint scheme
carpering wall-ro-waf and Jower door panels o Auxiliary floer mats. front and rear with o AM-FM Stereo radio wtrh stereo tape o XSC Package
elnterior-operared hood loek release atnsrru- eerpet inserts ptayer and 1 rear speakers
ment panel remperature end trip odometer o Luggage cornpertrnent floer mat DAM-FM elecrronkèlly runed stereo radio. AVAILABLE SrECIAL USE EQUIrMENT:
gages a Simulated Butterfly Walnut-grain o Body side molding. color-keyed ro body electronk digiral display doek. 40-channel o Heavy-dcry suspension package
instrument panel trim _ Urrer container o Bright door-edge guard moldings CB, power antenne. 1 rear speakers o High-capeetry Deleetren
• Remere con trol ovrside rearview minors. D üecmc sliding sunroof, meral er rinred DAM-FM elecrronicaliy runed Stereo radio o Trailer elecrncelwiring hemesses.
driverand passenger sides aAM-FM stereo gtass panel wirh elecrronic digiral display doek. stereo 5- and 7-wire
radio. power antenne. 2 rear speakers _ Deluxe :J Full vinyl padded rooftop covering tape player and 1 reer speakers o High-capecity engine cooling sysrem
Toronado: Our state of the art in personalluxury cars.
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Rear sear comfort is aided by Divided front seat, 6-way
rernarkable headroom and leg room. driver's seat controts. standard .
Air conditioning, side window defoggers
and power windows, standard.
Automatic level control adjusts
ToronadOtotheload,~. -----=~~~ Choice of 5. 7-liter gasoline VB
or available diesel VB.
Ample headroom and leg room
Independent 4-wheel suspension allows in [he front sear. roo.
each wheel (Q keep its road contact.
Pull-frame chassis provides body Refined fronr-wheel drive affords
isolation from raad shocks. front disc power brakes standerd: irnpressive rracrion rhrough
4·wheel disc power brakes available. snow rain or mud.
rOWER TRAlNS' Std. exle rarto 2.41 Width (in.) 71.4 JNTERIOR DIMENSIONS Shoulder room (in) 55.9
Srandard en~lne: Srandard rransmrsslcn Automatic Heighe (in.) 53.5 Frönr: Trunk Cnpi\Clcy{cu. ft.) 15.2
• urer CID ypë _, 5.0 3071\18 Fuel rank capacrry (gal 1 wheeibase (in. I 114.0 Legroom (in.) 42.8
C,ub. Srd. axle ratio 4-bbl. 2.41 Gasoline 210 Tread-efront (in.) 59.3 Heedrcom (in.) ~37.9
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AVi\IIi\ble en~nes: Diesel 230 rear(in.) 600 Shoulder room (in.) 566 details; stanelClrd .anel CI"'C11I.ableequuxnem may
Liter CID ype 5.7 350V8 Wheel stze c-srd. [ln.}. 15 x ö
ReM: dllfer In C.JllforOl. Std. exle rerro 4-bbl 2.41 DIMENSIONS Tlre stze - std. P205 75R15 Legroom (in.)
o Urer Type 5.7 diesel V8 Lengrh (in.) 2056 Curb weight [lbs.] 3745 Heedrcorn [in.]
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Fiber Optie Lamp Monitor System (left): Monitors light
on each fender and above the rear window when
exrerior lighrs, front or rear, are working.
Six-Way Power Seat Control (rtghr). Moves the sear
up or down. forward or back, tilts it forward or back
te (he engle rbat's most comfortabie tor you.
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Cruise Control (Ieft), Very helpfui in our 55 mph world,
Push this button, and you can select (he speed you
want re malntain. touch {he brake and it's deactivated.
Dome and Reading Lamps (nghr]: Turn on center
light tor the whole lntenor. or a personal reading light
for driver or passenger. Very handy for nighttime
map-reading, note-taking, toll-booth change, etc.ALL MODElS NINETY-EiGHT
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